Cost effective cruising info

[karquist77]

Can you give information about cost effective cruising? Cruse liners are very much expensive to travel. Of course luxurious traveling cost a bit more.But if there is way to minimize cost, why not use that. Do you guys have info about better cruising services in affordable price..

[beachbum53]

Not really sure what you're looking for. Are you trying to compare the average cost of a cruise to a land-based vacation? If so, first list all of the expenses you would incur for a land-based vacation for a week, such as travel, food, accommodations, entertainment, etc. Then take a look at the cost for a cruise. The most economical way is an inside cabin. Of course, the cost will vary according to the time of year you go, which ship you cruise on, number of ports (to determine port charges), how much you spend on the ship for things not included (such as alcoholic beverages, photos, specialty restaurants, etc.), and how much you spend at each port of call. For a 7 -day Caribbean cruise, not counting air fare, you could easily go for under $500.00 per person. That includes your cabin, all of your meals, on board entertainment, and housekeeping services. It does require some research to know how to make your cruise as economical (re: cheap) as possible. I would start by talking to a cruise specialist in your area. Spend some time on these boards reading what others have done or do to keep their costs low. I think you'll find that, dollar for dollar, you can't beat the cost of a cruise for a vacation.

[6rugrats]

Originally Posted by beachbum53

Not really sure what you're looking for.

Read this poster's other posts. They are all a bit nonsensical. They read like the spam posts, only this poster isn't doing things like adding an advertising link, etc.

[beachbum53]

Originally Posted by 6rugrats

Read this poster's other posts. They are all a bit nonsensical. They read like the spam posts, only this poster isn't doing things like adding an advertising link, etc.

You're right. Her posts do seem a little odd, but she could be a recent immigrant using an app on her computer to translate her posts into English. Hard to tell.

[trish1c]

For cost savings travel during hurricane season when prices are low. Be flexible in your choice of cruise line, port of departure, dates & cabin. Control your own on board spending & shop around for excursions.

[SadieN]

On a cruise we spend approx $100- $140 per person per day for a cabin, food, entertainment and tips. This does not including shore excursions and souviners.

Is a cruise expensive? Can be depending on the cabin category and time of year. Also the cruise fare is paid upfront so it is more noticeable. A land-based vacation things are paid as-you-go, so the costs don't seem as bad.

[navybankerteacher]

Originally Posted by karquist77

Can you give information about cost effective cruising? Cruse liners are very much expensive to travel. Of course luxurious traveling cost a bit more.But if there is way to minimize cost, why not use that. Do you guys have info about better cruising services in affordable price..

Cruising is cost effective vacationing. When you compare what you would pay for room, meals, snacks, room service, entertainment, plus local transportation -- for change of scene --- at some land vacation facility with your all-in costs for a cruise, you will find that cruising almost always gives you better value for your money --- unless of course your land vacation room is at some low-cost motel in some middle-of-nowhere area off an interstate and your meals are at a Mc Donalds or equivalent thereof.

[johneeo]

Originally Posted by karquist77

Can you give information about cost effective cruising? Cruse liners are very much expensive to travel. Of course luxurious traveling cost a bit more.But if there is way to minimize cost, why not use that. Do you guys have info about better cruising services in affordable price..

Life in general ..... you get what you pay for.